DIY plasterboard kitchen: manufacturing, assembly, finishing

A kitchen made of plasterboard has a unique design, smooth walls and interesting shapes.Making it yourself is not difficult, since this material is distinguished by its versatility, ease of assembly and the ability to create structures of any shape.

Advantages and disadvantages

Drywall - This is a material produced in the form of sheets. They have a fibrous structure. To create kitchens, a moisture-resistant model (VGKL) is used. The material is able to withstand temperature fluctuations and does not deform in high humidity. It is combined with tiles and is suitable for painting.

The advantages of such a kitchen include:

• the ability to create any typeface, regardless of the complexity and configuration of the design;
• no difficulties with creating internal lighting;
• high speed of installation of tables and cabinets;
• a large selection of decor for any interior style;
• individuality of the kitchen, since the master can create a project at his own discretion;
• low cost;
• ease of repair, since any element in case of damage can be replaced without dismantling the furniture unit;
• environmental friendliness, resistance to temperature and humidity changes;
• Fire safety.

Owners of a non-standard kitchen (with a niche, steps, ledges, partitions) find it difficult to choose a set. Therefore, they can create a kitchen from plasterboard with their own hands.

When using this finish, it is necessary to take into account the disadvantages of the material:

• the complexity of creating a kitchen set;
• the need to install a support frame to support the entire structure;
• difficulty in transportation due to the fragility of plasterboard sheets;
• the need for surface finishing to extend service life.

What kitchen elements can be made from plasterboard?

The use of this material in the kitchen is not limited to leveling the surface of the walls. In addition, drywall is used for:

• ceiling finishing;
• formation of partitions or arches;
• creating furniture.

In the interior it is used for arranging modules, storage systems, and countertops.

Racks, niches, shelves

To save on the purchase of wooden shelves, they can be built from plasterboard. In addition, the kitchen owner receives a large selection of all kinds of variations.

For example, shelving or built-in shelves can be made to cover the entire height of the room. Such systems can be used not only for storing dishes or kitchen utensils, but also for zoning the room.

Open shelves are complemented with spotlights. This will not only illuminate the work surfaces, but also make the kitchen unusual.

Module frames

Using plasterboard, create a box for a kitchen set. At the next stage, standard facades are installed. This material is combined with stone, wood, glass. Plasterboard furniture looks good in any kitchen interior (ethnic, Provence, Mediterranean, country). Its other advantages include:

• low cost;
• original look;
• visual expansion of space.

When using a material to create kitchen furniture, you need to take into account some of its features:

• sheet thickness should be within 12 mm;
• if something heavy is stored in the cabinet, the structure must be strengthened with additional profiles.

Tabletops

When forming a tabletop, holes are cut out in the sheet for mounting a hob and sink. To protect the surface, small tiles are laid on top of it. The space below (depending on the interior) is left open or installed inside the shelf.

Column with shelves

If pieces of material remain after installing a plasterboard kitchen, they can be used to form a decorative column. With its help, you can zone the space of the room and focus on one of its parts.

To make such a column look good in the interior, use a plinth or ceiling molding.

Self-assembly of the kitchen

Before you start creating a kitchen from plasterboard, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the features of this material:

1. There are several types of drywall. For the kitchen, gypsum fiber or moisture resistant is suitable.
2. Before creating a kitchen project, it is necessary to take measurements of the built-in appliances.
3. If wall cabinets are installed on walls finished with this material, the wall frame will need to be strengthened.
4. If drywall will be used to create a cabinet table, it is recommended to choose a different material for the tabletop. This could be baked plywood.
5. When finishing surfaces with tiles, it is necessary to seal the seams.

The process of assembling a kitchen from this material:

1. The premises are measured and a plan with drawings is drawn up.
2. Taking into account the size of the room, the necessary materials are purchased. In addition to drywall, you need a metal profile, timber, fasteners (screws, dowels), a level, metal scissors, a tape measure, and a screwdriver.
3. At the initial stage, the frame of future furniture is assembled from a metal profile. Sheets are attached to the finished frame. Next, the surface is coated.
4. Self-tapping screws and dowels are used to attach the metal profile to the wall. To soften the vibrations of the building, shock-absorbing material is placed under the metal profile. To create bends or turns, use special scissors to cut the metal profile.
5. If the structure must be solid, plasterboard is also used to create the tabletop. If not, then it is ordered from a different material and installed on a finished frame, which is additionally tiled or painted with acrylic paint.

Construction putty

Before applying putty, the surfaces need to be prepared. To do this, all irregularities are cut off, joints or corners are rubbed with sandpaper. A mesh grater is also suitable for these purposes.

The surface is primed. It is recommended to choose the putty and primer from the same company.

Corners made of perforated metal or plastic are screwed onto the joints. If the joints are non-standard (arched, curved), a flexible corner is used to design them. Reinforcing PVC tape is suitable for strengthening straight joints.

When the primer is completely dry, the surface is sanded, followed by the application of finishing putty. At the last stage, the dried putty is sanded, primed and painted.

Finishing large furniture

There are many ways to finish a plasterboard surface. It can be painted, covered with wallpaper or self-adhesive film, trimmed with wood or laid with tiles on top.

Dye

Painting - the most common method of finishing such structures. For this, acrylic or water-based paint is suitable, which is applied with a brush or roller.

Over time, the paint can lose its brightness. To avoid this, it is applied to the surface in several layers.

Wallpaper

The method of gluing the surface of furniture is the same as finishing walls with this material. Here you need to use washable wallpaper, which can be easily cleaned of dirt if necessary.

Washable models can be replaced with multilayer vinyl ones, the pattern of which imitates ceramics, stone or wood. Vinyl wallpaper practically does not fade over time. And unlike paint, they do not need to be updated periodically.

Installation of modular facades

Despite the popularity of open designs, the lower cabinets are usually closed. For this purpose, doors made of glass, wood or MDF are used.

For closed cabinets, standard facades are suitable, which are installed after decorative finishing. Such facades are:

1. Swing. The cost of the structures is low. But to open the doors, there must be enough free space in front of the cabinet.
2. Sliding. They do not require any free space in front of the cabinet. They are practical and convenient.

When installing the facade, you need to consider several points:

• In order for the door to fit tightly and not tilt, the size of the opening inside must be 2 mm larger than the size of the door itself on all sides;
• The facade is being installed, and hinges are attached at a distance of 8-12 cm from above and below;
• mating parts of the hinges are attached to the door profile;
• mount the door on the profile, attaching the handle to it.

A plasterboard kitchen cannot be called an unusual interior design option. But it will be unique and convenient. Having certain skills, you can make and install it yourself.

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